Sacraments

Sacraments are made available to Roman Catholics and other Christian
patients, in order to provide for their spiritual needs.

Eucharist

Mass is celebrated in the hospital every day for the benefit of
patients, staff and visitors in so far as is possible.

Monday– Friday at 12 noon

Saturday at 4 p.m.

Sunday at 8 a.m.

Holy Communion will be offered Sunday through
Friday. Catholic Chaplains and trained Eucharistic
Ministers offer Holy Communion to those patients who request to
receive the Eucharist.

Baptism

Baptism is available to patients in critical condition who request it.

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation, after the emergency Baptism, may be
administered to any patient who is critically ill, particularly if the
chance of survival is minimal. The Priest Chaplain will be called
to administer this Sacrament.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available through Spiritual Care
Department at the request of patients, their loved ones, or any member
of the healthcare team. The Priest Chaplain will be notified of
the request.

Anointing of the sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered when:

A patient becomes seriously ill

A patient’s condition deteriorates noticeably

Prognosis is poor

A patient is preparing to undergo surgery

Age of the patient is a factor

Patient or a loved one requests the Sacrament

(If possible, the Sacrament will be administered while the patient is in
full consciousness.)

For this Sacrament, the Chaplain gives particular attention to those
patients who show signs of approaching death.